Material Capabilities
At Kerch, we provide advanced microfluidic solutions using a variety of materials to meet the specific needs of your applications.
Our materials are selected for their compatibility with both biomedical and analytical environments, offering exceptional performance, durability, and integration potential.
Supported Materials
1. PMMA / PC / COC / COP II Typical Applications:
PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate): Ideal for rapid prototyping and transparent microfluidic devices. Commonly used in biosensors, point-of-care diagnostics, and drug testing systems.
PC (Polycarbonate): Known for high impact resistance and clarity. Used in laboratory-on-a-chip (LOC) systems and cell culture devices.
COC (Cyclic Olefin Copolymer): Features low fluorescence interference, excellent for cell sorting and high precision diagnostic applications.
COP (Cyclic Olefin Polymer): Used in biomedical research, drug delivery systems, and microfluidic sensors due to its excellent chemical stability and optical transparency.
2. Glass II Typical Applications :
Glass: Offers superior transparency and chemical stability. Widely used in biosensors, chemical analysis, and high-throughput drug screening. Also ideal for high-resolution microscopy and optical-based diagnostics.
3. Silicon II Typical Applications :
Silicon: A primary choice for lab-on-chip (LOC) devices and applications requiring integrated electronics, such as biosensors and electrochemical sensing. Silicon is also used for microscale pumps and valve systems in microfluidic devices.
4. Medical-grade Polymers II Typical Applications :
Medical-grade polymers: These materials are ideal for use in implantable devices, drug delivery systems, medical diagnostics, and biological sample handling. They offer biocompatibility, flexibility, and regulatory compliance for medical applications.
Multi-material Integration
Kerch specializes in multi-material bonding to create complex, high-performance microfluidic devices. By integrating different materials such as glass, silicon, and polymers, we can provide tailored solutions for custom flow paths, hybrid systems, and multi-functional devices.
